About wordflower editorial
Hi! I'm Amy, the editor behind Wordflower Editorial!
For as long as I can remember I've loved reading, writing and all-things-grammar. I'm passionate about editing, and love helping writers and authors polish their work to achieve their publication goals!
Experience
In addition to a degree in English, I hold a certificate in Editing from University of Chicago and have in-depth knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style; copy, line and developmental editing; and author-editor relations.
I know how daunting the editing process can feel and I approach each editing project with this in mind. My goals for each job are always to:
- Provide the highest quality editing in line with publishing industry standards using the Chicago Manual of Style and other industry-recommended resources.
- Tighten language and sentence structure in a way that maintains the author's unique voice.
- Nurture positive and productive relationships with authors and/or their representatives through consistent and respectful communication.
Areas of Interest
- Literary fiction
- Women's fiction
- Short stories
- Non-fiction (self-help, memoir, essays)
From Lucy Maude Montgomery to Alice Munro, I have a wide range of reading interests. To get a better sense of my taste in books, check out my Pinterest page for an overview of titles I've read and loved, and those on my various "to be read" lists.
Don't see your genre among my titles? If it has words, there's a good chance I'll enjoy editing it! Please get in touch--I'd love to learn more about you and your project!
About Me
When I'm not editing, I'm usually reading, baking, or spending time with my family, friends, and assistant editor/rescue kitty extraordinaire, Ziggy (I would never silently correct your grammar, but she's a cat, so . . .).
editing services
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Writing a book is a big deal! I can help you identify your audience, flesh out your plot and characters, and address big picture issues such as structure and consistency.
Copy and Line Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Whether you need basic copy editing for style, spelling, punctuation, and consistency, or something a bit more substantive, I love using my education in editing and demonstrated skill in tightening language and syntax unobtrusively to make the final version of your work shine.